Catherine Barr – Events, Celebrities & Entertainment News

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Glowbal Group’s New Trattoria Opening Night

West Vancouver’s Emad Yacoub and Shannon Bosa Yacoub are well known for their Glowbal Restaurant Group. With names like Italian Kitchen, Black and Blue, Coast and more, this yummy enterprise has achieved great success in Vancouver over the last few years. Now it’s time to add another member to the family with the opening of their newest venture – Trattoria. Located at Park Royal as part of the shopping centre’s extensive and stylish renovations, this is also the first North Shore venture of its kind. Staffed with experienced players, a fan favourites menu, and a perfectly positioned roof patio, this is bound to be a hot spot for the upcoming summer and beyond.

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01 – Owner Shannon Bosa-Yacoub and chef Jonathan Chuy welcome guests to the opening night party.

02 – Congrats to CKNW radio traffic gal Jennifer Thomson and her new hubby Mike Cooper who are both just back from their Vegas wedding in time for the party.

03 – Hussein Shivji and Raheil Moradi check out the sun-filled patio space on the roof.

04 – Sharing in the celebration are Park Royal Shopping Centre VP Rick Amantea and wife Christine, left, with Great Canadian Landscaping’s Jason Black and wife Leslie.

05 – John de Vincenzi and Jill Sinclair sample eats on the rooftop patio.

06 – Glowbal Group’s Tara Armstrong and Head of Corporate Operations Jack Lamont.

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By Catherine Barr – May 9, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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May 13, 2014
Art of A Woman Breast Cancer Gallery Show

The Art of a Woman, a special art unveiling dedicated to breast cancer, took place last week at the Bau Xi gallery on Granville. Sponsored by Diane’s Lingerie as part of their new rebranding campaign, the evening included a first time glimpse of very unique artwork created by a list of Vancouver’s most prominent women. Each participant was covered in body paint and a canvas imprint was taken which then was turned into an amazing work of art. Anonymity was guaranteed as only the subject was told which print was hers leaving it up to each one of the ladies to reveal their own secret. As for secrets, I’m proud to have been chosen as a participant and was more than pleased to be part of this graceful and tasteful exhibit. The art pieces were put up for auction and proceeds raised were donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

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01 – Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Wendy Slavin, left, stands with art model and breast cancer survivor/leader Lenora Gates.

02 – Diane’s Lingerie boutique owner Sharon Hayes, left, and style maven Christie Lohr pose in front of her print.

03 – Diane’s perfect fitters Monica Egea, left, and Mara Mashhour know their lingerie.

04 – Lovely ladies Lynda Barr, left, and Jill Killeen.

05 – PR professional Liberty Lee, left, poses with event MC and media personality Dawn Chubai.

06 – Shaking things up at the bar are award-winning mixologists from West Restaurant David Wolowidnyk, left, and Kevin Brownlee.

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By Catherine Barr – May 1, 2014

Also as seen in the Vancouver Sun Newspaper

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By Catherine Barr

www.CatherineBarr.com | www.WestVancouver.com | www.NorthVancouver.com

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May 4, 2014
Beauty Soiree Night in West Vancouver

Spring is in full bloom everywhere! What better way to celebrate than with The Bay in West Vancouver / Park Royal at their spring beauty night soiree. With fragrances as sweet as the blossoming flowers and flirty cosmetic colours bursting out all over, this night was a special opportunity for guests and shoppers to work their way through the new offerings while enjoying some cocktails, music and special demonstrations. Designer names like Armani, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and more were all on display with their new and old favourites. It was a tropical celebration of beauty and style that helps prove that the best of the sunshine season is on its way.

01 – The glam girls at the Clinique counter help with skin care tips and techniques at the beauty night soiree. From left: Andrea Greenalgh, Janis Lawrie, Charmaine Martinez and Tannaz Ahmadi.

02 – Wearing colourful leis and getting into the spirit of the night are Ashley Durrant, left, Keith Tiede and Michelle Richardson.

03 – Spinning beats with the girls over at the Mac cosmetics counter, DJs Ryan Leonard, left, and Dean Turner hit the groove with Leanna Hubert, left, Colleen Barber and Lilia Afsahi.

04 – The Bay general manager Dave Wilkinson teams up with sales manager Kathryn Wall to put on this evening’s festive event.

05 – Showing off the best of Estee Lauder, sales rep Janine Fieldgate shows guest Jo Hailstone how to put on this spring’s prettiest shades.

06 – Sales associate Troy B is Armani all the way. He helped organize the designer event which featured cocktails, special giveaways and demonstrations.

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By Catherine Barr – April 19, 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on May 2, 2013

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April 28, 2013
BC’s First Victoria’s Secret Store, Glenlivet 70 Year Old Scotch and Omega Watch All New Luxury Items at Vancouver’s International Airport

It’s official, Vancouver’s International Airport (YVR) is about to open British Columbia’s first ever Victoria’s Secret Boutique. It’s one of many new items being introduced to Vancouver’s award-winning airport in an attempt to attract high flyers and members of the jet set crowd. A rare Omega Ladymatic watch ($25,000) and an even rarer 70 Year Old Glenlivet scotch ($27,888), one of only 100 in the world, are also both featured here in this behind the scenes walk-thru at Canada’s second busiest airport.

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By Catherine Barr – Nov 18, 2011

As seen in the Vancouver Province newspaper on Nov 18, 2011

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November 18, 2011
Cory Monteith of Glee opens first Pinkberry store in Canada at West Vancouver’s Park Royal Village

I scream, you scream, we all scream for . . . Okay, it’s not ice cream exactly, but according to hundreds of teenage girls, it was definitely worth screaming about. Last week, Pinkberry frozen yogurt opened it’s first ever store in Canada in West Vancouver at The Village at Park Royal Shopping Centre. The hip West Hollywood treat, popular with movie stars like Lindsay Lohan, also caused a big stir by bringing along local actor and “Glee” TV heartthrob Cory Monteith. Monteith and his band Bonnie Dune played two sets and signed autographs to the squealing delight of star struck teens. Also last week, the North Vancouver Chamber held their Summer Soiree evening at Seymour Golf and Country Club. It was a chance to welcome new members, celebrate milestones and introduce new board members for the upcoming year.

01 – Paige Larson, of North Shore Sports Medicine, left, and chamber director Elizabeth Mah chat with North Vancouver City mayor Darrell Mussatto at Summer Soiree.

02 – Crosby Property Management assistant GM Bruce Adanac, left, socializes with renovations/contractor businessman Joe Heilman at Summer Soiree.

03 – North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce staffers Misha Wilson, left, Gail Pickrell and Tanya Brown greet guests at the front door for Summer Soiree.

04 – North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce chair Mike Boehm, left, administrator Anne McMullin and event sponsor Digby Leigh celebrate summer at the Seymour Golf and Country Club soiree event.

05 – Pouring the champagne at the Pinkberry/Cory Monteith opening are Jeff Hopkins, left, and Jason Perry.

06 – Park Royal Shopping Centre marketing and events coordinator Alicia Fruhm gets a cuddle from Glee star Cory Monteith during the Pinkberry opening party.

07 – Pinkberry girls Becky Caissie, left, Bobbi Stremel and Mallory Oudendag hand out samples of coconut, mango, chocolate and watermelon during the Pinkberry/Cory Monteith opening party.

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By Catherine Barr – July 21, 2011

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on July 28, 2011

July 25, 2011
Justin Timberlake and Givenchy Launch

West Vancouver’s The Bay was bringing sexy back this past weekend as they launched the new Justin Timberlake and Givenchy men’s perfume line called Play. Cast as the face of Givenchy last year, Timberlake’s youthful image literally “plays” off the iPod movement and features the sexy star lounging with his music and his music player shaped cologne bottle. It’s a groove that hits well with customers as curious shoppers stopped by to dance to the live DJ and sample with staff as a Justin Timberlake look-a-like played the part and posed with his models.

01 – Givenchy Parfums rep Denise van Straaten, left, joins The Bay cosmetics manager Marissa Marcelino to celebrate the launch of the new Justin Timberlake scent.

02 – Models Julie Seymour, left, and Teresa Agnew cuddle up to Justin Timberlake look-a-like Holden Vouriot as they pose with customers as part of the promotion.

03 – DJ Q-Pid usually spins his tunes in hot clubs downtown. This afternoon he and model Nikara Brasnett shake things up at The Bay’s cosmetics counter celebration.

04 – The Bay staffers flash a surprise smile as they get caught by celebrity paparazzi photographer Max Zessel on film.

05 – Model Jon Yoshida, left, helps Troy B. promote the new hip line of Givenchy products that bear Timberlake’s name and image.

06 – Justin Timberlake is no stranger to charity events. Seen here with Elton John at his White Tie and Tiara benefit last month, the music stars helped raise money for AIDS.

August 24, 2009